11803 - Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11803
Module Title:Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing
  Grundlagen der additiven Fertigung
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Härtel, Sebastian
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:The students will
  • gain systematic knowledge of the physical and technological fundamentals of welding engineering in view of additive manufacturing technologies,
  • be able to describe relevant additive manufacturing technologies and will know their respective strengths and weaknesses,
  • have a critical understanding for the selection of appropriate additive manufacturing technologies based on the specific task,
  • learn the basics of the finite element method and part-scale modelling techniques to predict residual stresses and distortions.
Contents:Fundamentals of welding engineering and additive manufacturing technologies with particular attention to powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition. Design and Construction of 3D printed parts. Microstructure evolution during the build process and postprocessing.
Modelling and numerical simulation in additive manufacturing processes, in particular part-scale thermo-mechanical models to predict thermal stresses and distortions in powder bed fusion. Knowledge is applied in a project using commercial software (Simufact.Additive) to analyze the influence of build orientation and support structures on final build quality.
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Fertigungstechnik Grundlagen (or similar)
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Study project / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Script
  • You  can find further informations on moodle.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Final presentation, ~30 min. (30%) and
  • Written exam, 60 min. (70%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Chemistry: Materials, Engineering and Sustainability / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) / Leichtbau und Werkstofftechnologie / PO 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Practical Place / Leichtbau und Werkstofftechnologie - dual / PO 2023
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Maschinenbau / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Maschinenbau / PO 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) - Reduced Semester / Maschinenbau / PO 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Practical Place / Maschinenbau - dual / PO 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / PO 2019
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • VL Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing  Current Description  
  • ÜB Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing  Current Description  
  • Proj Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing  Current Description
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: